I don't know if these are Google Maps widgets or Motorola widgets; but the Traffic widgets are awesome, especially for those of us that have a long commute.
The navigation in Google Maps is beyond awesome, especially given the various 'layers' you can put on the map. No need to ever have a Garmin or Tom Tom again.I don't know if these are Google Maps widgets or Motorola widgets; but the Traffic widgets are awesome, especially for those of us that have a long commute.
Totally agree...I haven't used our Magellan since I got my first Droid in 09.The navigation in Google Maps is beyond awesome, especially given the various 'layers' you can put on the map. No need to ever have a Garmin or Tom Tom again.
This is frankly the biggest reason why when my 2 years are up in Jan I'm 99% sure I'll go with another droid over switching to the iphone 5. I freaking love the maps/layers integration. (look at me using buzz words.)The navigation in Google Maps is beyond awesome, especially given the various 'layers' you can put on the map. No need to ever have a Garmin or Tom Tom again.
Really? I fully charged my iPhone 3GS 26 hours ago, used it for 3 hrs and 49 minutes and its at 37%. Granted I haven't used it a ton today but I still expect it to go another 8 hours or so based on current usage for a total of 34 hours or so. This is 2 years old too. That's with WIFI on and bluetooth off.21 hours for a smartphone is BAD? Really? 21 hours for a smartphone is OUTSTANDING.
Seriously. If you don't have an iPhone, you don't have an iPhone. I know *plenty* of iPhone people who are at 24% by 2pm in the afternoon after starting the day at 100%. I agree that 21 hours is outstanding!Oh, I see. This is one of those 'my iPhone is better than Android' things. Thanks for your input.
Not that at all actually. As my early post in this thread, a more efficient battery life on a 4G phone is good for everyone.Oh, I see. This is one of those 'my iPhone is better than Android' things. Thanks for your input.
There's a thread for that.Oh, I see. This is one of those 'my iPhone is better than Android' things. Thanks for your input.
That isn't an article you linked to; it is speculation.Not that at all actually. As my early post in this thread, a more efficient battery life on a 4G phone is good for everyone.
I was just surprised to see people raving over 15-21 hours of battery life. As JohnMD pointed out, I've killed my iPhone battery in 4-5 hours before, its all on what you use it for.
I've read other articles like: http://www.talkandroid.com/56071-motorola-droid-bionic-battery-life-is-impressive/
That point to 25+ hours of battery life based on normal use to get to 15%, that's why I was surprised by the elation at 21 hours with little to no use of 4G before the thing shuts off.
Android fanboys are just as bad as the Apple/iPhone fanboys these days.
Go with the S2. It won't suck. The screen size is a huge leap from the Incredible, but the overall size isn't a huge difference. And, amazingly, it's the same weight. Battery life reports are great.I wish I could wait a month. It looks like Sprint is going to beat out Verizon, the price difference is just too much. Leaves me with the Galaxy S II, Evo 3D (yea, yea I'm a Sense whore), or the Photon. I'm leaning towards the S II because I know the 3D will have horrible battery life. The Photon is cool, but I would have to buy the dock to maximize it's use, and I don't know if I'm willing to buy a bunch of accessories today. That, and the rooting/dev community is miniscule. I just don't know if I can go from Sense to TouchWiz, which keeps the EVO 3D in the running. I just know the battery life will suck, and the 3D camera is just a gimmick to me, but I'm much more familiar with Sense, and the dev community is much more active. Leaning towards S II figuring if it sucks I can just trade it in for something else next month.
So far so good. First impression was this phone is way bigger than my Incredible, also, so far I kind of like Touchwiz. It's different, but not too different. The screen is fantastic, phone absolutely flies even compared to the most optimal kernel/under-over clocking the Inc was capable of. Kies Air seems like it will be really interesting, but I've only started messing around with it so I can't say for sure yet. I read somehwere that it's not compatible with American evrsions of the phone, but I only just discovered it. I don't think I'll be sending this thing back, because it definitely does not suck.Go with the S2. It won't suck. The screen size is a huge leap from the Incredible, but the overall size isn't a huge difference. And, amazingly, it's the same weight. Battery life reports are great.
Of course, you don't need to use Touchwiz, and if any phone will help you overcome your Sense addiction, this is it.
I'm just over a week in, and I'm consistently getting 15 hours with heavy use before I hit 5% and plug in. It's like clockwork, I unplug at 6:30 am every day, plug in a bit before 10 pm, and this includes riding the T where there's a 15 minute period where I'm underground "searching for signal" which accounts for 3-5% of the battery drain since I usually have my display on during this time queuing up downloaded podcasts, or messing around with my home screen configuration to kill time before I get a signal back.Traut and Caspir, how's the battery life on the SII?
Same as Capir. The battery life is great. This phone is great. It is the best phone that I have used.Traut and Caspir, how's the battery life on the SII?
If you like the Bionic, get it. If you wait on the Vigor, something else will be "just about to come out" when it finally releases (Droid Prime?). That is the other "downside" to Android when compared to iOS; there's always a new phone coming out with Android, Apple keeps their releases at least a year apart.I had pretty much decided to go with the Bionic (Verizon is actually going to let me change my plan keep my unlimited data) but now am reading about the HTC Vigor coming out mid-October?
Any comments on the Vigor?
How is that downside?If you like the Bionic, get it. If you wait on the Vigor, something else will be "just about to come out" when it finally releases (Droid Prime?). That is the other "downside" to Android when compared to iOS; there's always a new phone coming out with Android, Apple keeps their releases at least a year apart.
That's why I put it in quotes. Pretend that they were sarcastic air quotes.How is that downside?
Man, it really sucks that new and better phones keep coming out each month.
This is exactly my situation. You're obviously a handsome and intelligent man.I am, ND.
For me it comes down to turn by turn navigation and maps. If Iphone 5 has it, I may go for it. If it doesn't, I'm staying with DROID and going with the Prime.
Timetable for the Incredible HD/Vigor/Rezound is October 13.HTC's Thunderbolt replacement, the HTC Vigor, looks to be coming out early October to challenge the Bionic.
1.5 Ghz dual-core CPU
Verizon 4G LTE
4.3″ 720p HD display
2 megapixel front-facing camera
8 megapixel back-facing camera
HTC Sense 3.5 running on top of Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
I have a Droid Incredible and love it. Between all the delays with the Bionic and the unimpressive Thunderbolt, I may just wait and see which to upgrade to this fall.
And pull-down notifications! Don't forget those!I'm not going to go piss in the corn flakes of the Apple fanboys; but they are all fired up about revolutionary voice recognition? Really?
mt8thsw9th is going to kick your ass when he sees this.I'm not going to go piss in the corn flakes of the Apple fanboys; but they are all fired up about revolutionary voice recognition? Really?
I think that the curve you're seeing is just the result of an unclear graphic. If you look carefully you can see indications of the flat plane of the phone away from the curved highlight.Nexus Prime to be curved?